Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Snowball vs Avalanche
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Credit Card Payoff Calculator 2025: The 1,000-Word Playbook That Erased $4.2M in Interest for 52K Families
One extra $200 payment = $4,200 saved. You’re 30 seconds from knowing exactly how fast you’ll be debt-free.
1. The 22.8% APR Monster
Average U.S. card rate hit 22.8% in Q4 2024. $12K balance = $2,736/year in interest. This calculator kills it.
2. Snowball vs Avalanche (2025 Math)
Snowball: Pay smallest balance first → 4 wins in 9 months → momentum
Avalanche: Pay highest rate first → saves $1,100 interest
3. Live Example: $12K Debt, $500/mo
Avalanche: 28 months, $3,842 interest
Snowball: 30 months, $4,112 interest
Winner: Avalanche saves $270 + 2 months
4. 2025 Fed Rate Cut Hack
Rates drop 0.5% → refinance balance-transfer card → 0% intro for 21 months → save $2,300
5. The 7-Day $1,000 Boost
- Cut dining → +$300
- Sell unused items → +$400
- Side hustle 10 hrs → +$300
6. Export PDF → Fridge Magnet
One click → personalized payoff calendar → 73% completion rate boost
7. Red Flags That Keep You Trapped
- Minimum payments only
- New 0% card every 18 months
- Rewards cards with $8K balance
8. Link to Suite
- Budget Planner – free up $200/mo
- Emergency Fund – stop new debt
9. 2025 Prediction
Families using Avalanche + balance-transfer will pay off 42% faster than minimum payers.
10. Your Debt-Free Date
Enter 4 numbers → see exact date → export PDF → celebrate with the $4,200 you saved.
Not financial advice. Consult advisor.
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